Lucio recently authored Senate Bill 288, which would allow state officials to set up inspection points in areas near the border.

The Brownsville lawmaker said drug profits and weapons need to be prevent from headed south and into the hands of drug cartels.

"I am hoping to pass legislation that will allow DPS the ability to more effectively intercept southbound guns and currency," Lucio said in a statement. "This will help our border communities to combat gangs and drug violence, while also helping the people of Mexico as they battle the cartels."